Valentini Puffer

Valentini Puffer

Canthigaster valentini

Also known as: Saddle Valentini Puffer, Black Saddle Toby

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore Not Reef Safe

Small, charismatic puffer with a white body and four black saddle markings. Huge personality for a small fish.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

4"
10.2 cm

Lifespan

5–8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

All
preferred zone

Care Notes

Will nip at corals, clam mantles, and tube worms. Best in FOWLR tanks. Cute and personable but destructive in reefs.

Feeding

Frozen mysis, clams, shrimp, and marine pellets. Needs hard-shelled foods for beak maintenance.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Clown Tang 15" Catalina Goby 2.5" Volitan Lionfish 15"

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